North Parramatta

An assessment of population growth drivers in North Parramatta reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

The population of the North Parramatta statistical area (Lv2) is estimated to be around 12,647 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 583 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,064 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 12,618 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 41 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,399 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. North Parramatta's growth of 4.8% since census positions it within 2.8 percentage points of the state (7.6%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 83.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecasted for the North Parramatta (SA2), expected to be around 4,126 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 31.3% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in North Parramatta, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

North Parramatta has received approximately 30 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling around 154 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, up to June 2022, 30 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost of new homes is approximately $546,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. Commercial development approvals for this financial year amount to $95.4 million.

Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta has lower building activity, 66.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically supports demand and pricing for existing homes. The area's new building activity comprises around 30.0% standalone homes and 70.0% medium and high-density housing. North Parramatta shows a mature market with approximately 346 people per approval. Future projections estimate an increase of 3,959 residents by 2041, potentially leading to housing supply lagging population growth if current construction levels persist.

Future projections show North Parramatta adding 3,959 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

North Parramatta has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

A total of 56 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include key projects such as Cosmopolitan by Deicorp in Parramatta, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Parramatta North Health and Innovation Precinct (Stage 1), and Parramatta North Urban Renewal Precinct. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in North Parramatta has been broadly consistent with national averages

North Parramatta has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.7%.

As of September 2025, 7,839 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, 0.3% below Greater Sydney's rate. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's at 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

Construction, however, has limited presence with 6.6% employment compared to 8.6% regionally. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, and labour force increased by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points in North Parramatta. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 2.1%, labour force expanded by 2.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to North Parramatta's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023. North Parramatta had a median income of $51,496 and an average income of $63,619 among taxpayers. Nationally, the median was $60,817 and the average was $83,003 in Greater Sydney. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $56,059 (median) and $69,256 (average), accounting for an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since June 2023. According to Census 2021 income data, personal income ranked at the 63rd percentile ($874 weekly) and household income at the 47th percentile. In North Parramatta, 33.1% of individuals (4,186 people) had incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 79.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 43rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

North Parramatta features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

North Parramatta's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 24.3% houses and 75.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 36.4% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in North Parramatta stood at 17.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.5% and rented ones at 55.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,054, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in North Parramatta was $390, compared to Sydney metro's $420. Nationally, North Parramatta's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,054 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $390 compared to the national figure of $375.

North Parramatta features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 61.4% of all households, including 28.2% couples with children, 20.2% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.6%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 5.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.6.

North Parramatta demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

North Parramatta's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 43.6% possess university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. This indicates a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 27.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 26.4% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 14.8%. Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 6.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

North Parramatta has 90 active public transport stops. These include a mix of light rail and bus services. There are 59 individual routes operating in total.

These routes provide 8,683 weekly passenger trips collectively. The average distance residents live from the nearest transport stop is 99 meters. Across all routes, there are an average of 1,240 trips per day. This equates to approximately 96 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in North Parramatta is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

North Parramatta shows better-than-average health outcomes. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among its general population but higher among older and at-risk cohorts compared to national averages.

Approximately 52% of North Parramatta's total population (~6,590 people) has private health cover, slightly higher than the average SA2 area and close to Greater Sydney's 54.7%. Mental health issues affect 7.8% of residents, with asthma impacting another 6.3%, while 73.4% report no medical ailments, compared to 79.0% across Greater Sydney. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 14.6% (1,846 people), compared to Greater Sydney's 12.5%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

North Parramatta is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

North Parramatta has a high level of cultural diversity, with 49.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 49.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in North Parramatta, comprising 49.9% of the population. Hinduism makes up 10.1%, which is lower than the Greater Sydney average of 28.8%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other at 21.1%, English at 14.1%, and Australian at 13.9%. Some ethnic groups have notable differences in representation: Lebanese is overrepresented at 5.9% (compared to 3.5% regionally), Korean at 2.1% (compared to 1.5%), and Indian at 8.1% (compared to 18.4%).

North Parramatta's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in North Parramatta was 38 years at the time of the census, close to Greater Sydney's average of 37 and equivalent to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, North Parramatta had a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.0%) but fewer individuals aged 5-14 (10.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the population aged 65-74 grew from 7.5% to 8.6%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5-14 decreased from 11.4% to 10.0%, and the 35-44 age group reduced from 19.1% to 18.0%. By 2041, North Parramatta is projected to experience significant changes in its age structure, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 117%, reaching 1,178 people from 543.